A death in my family
Our son...
JEAN-BABETS, Stephen D. Age 30, of Amherst, formerly of Shutesbury, Greenfield, and Carver, Ma. unexpectedly passed away September 11, 2018. A graduate of Amherst Regional High School (2006), Stephen attended Fitchburg State College and was an aspiring lyricist. Beloved son of David H. Jean and Don Babets. Loving brother of Kenneth S. Jean-Babets of Greenfield; Patrick G. Jean-Babets of Hadley and George N. Jean-Babets of Newton. Much loved grandson of Henri and Doris Jean of Chicopee, Ma. and the late Donald J. and Betty L. Babets of Ohio. Adored godparent of Ylisia-Madison Caroline Stewart of Amherst. Nephew and cousin of family members in Maine, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee, and Arizona. An ecumenical service in celebration of Steve's life will be held Sunday, September 23rd at 2:00 P.M. at the First Congregational Church in Amherst (165 Main St. Amherst, Ma).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve's memory can be made to help reduce funeral expenses at www.gofundme.com/steve-jeanbabets039-funeral-expenses
Memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com
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for your tragic loss. 
No words, just well wishes during these difficult days.
How terrible a loss this is. My heart goes out to you and yours as you absorb this shock.
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No parent should have to bury a child. 
My deepest condolences to you and David.
May Stephen rest in peace.
My sincerest condolences to you and yours.
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry to hear of your loss. He was far too young.
Every parent's nightmare. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Good man gone too soon.
What a sweet looking young man. He has such a kind face. I can't imagine your devastation. You and your family are in my thoughts.
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So sorry for your loss.
Healing vibes to you and your family.
I cannot begin to imagine your loss. All my love and support in this difficult time for you and yours...know that you have so many here on DU to lean on, as superficial as that may seem. We love you and our hearts are with you.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
the unkindest cut of all...
Having lost a child I can empathize. Stephen was a most handsome young man.
It's a sad day, and a tragedy to lose someone so young.
I am so, so sorry! Sending many virtual hugs to you and your family!
I just can’t imagine what you and your loved ones are going through.
Peace and love to you all.
Sympathies to you and the family.
I wish I had the right words.
Jesus, Don...
Thank you for sharing your grief with me, us. I we want to be here for you!
He died way, way, way too young.
My virtual arms are around you and yours
To lose a child is so heartbreaking.
I’m so sorry.
Your precious boy.
Words fail, dear friend. But we will sit and share the vigil with you. You do not mourn alone. Remember what our own Skittles said - “someone’s always here.”
Sending deepest sympathies to you and your family, words seem inadequate, but please remember that your DU family is thinking of you and is always here.
Be kind to yourself
So sorry to see this. Didn't realize you all were in my old college stomping grounds.
Many condolences to your family and hopes that you will heal after losing someone so young. He will always be in your memories.
So very sorry.
Sending you love and light.
David, your family and all of Steve's loved ones.
Language is so frustratingly inadequate at this time. Just know that we are all thinking about you and sending warm, healing thoughts to you and your dear family.
you and your family!
We will put his name on our altar (we're buddhist).
Many good vibes for you and your family.
You and your family are in my heart and mind.
Sending my love and deepest sympathies.
